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May 4, 1957
The Tribune
Roanoke, Virginia
What is this article about?
Public service announcement from Reddy Kilowatt urging parents to supervise children in safe kite flying, avoiding metal parts, electric wires, and other hazards, while reminiscing about simpler times.
Merged-components note: Merging kite safety notice, image, and related article into a single informational story component on safe kite flying.
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FLY KITES SAFELY
KEEP KITES AWAY FROM ELECTRIC WIRES,
and T.V. Antennas
2
USE DRY COTTON STRING, not Metal
3
NEVER USE METAL ON KITES, or Kite Tails
4
NEVER CLIMB POLES, at any time
HOW LONG
SINCE
YOU FLEW A KITE?
How long has it been since you flew a kite? Chances are many things have changed since you enjoyed this popular sport.
Not so many years ago kite flying was a breeze. There were plenty of spots to fly a kite without worrying about cars, electric lines, TV antennas and the like.
And most youngsters back then took pride in making their own kites out of newspaper or wrapping paper, some sticks, flour paste, and a few bits of rags for the string tail. The bigger roll of cotton string, the better the kite flying.
But conditions have changed. Kite flying today can be dangerous.
Reddy Kilowatt, who works for your power company, asks parents to keep a close watch on the kite buying and kite flying. First, be sure the child is using a kite without any metal on it. Beware the cord with tinsel or with little strands of wire wrapped in it. If they come in contact with a power line, these metal cords can cause burns and shock.
Reddy advises youngsters to pick a level spot away from power lines, TV antennas, rocks and trees so they have plenty of room to run. Discourage children from using the streets or highways where there is real danger from cars.
Parents can help protect children even further, Reddy says, by telling the young kite flyers to leave the kite alone if it gets caught in a tree or on electric wires. Parents readily agree it's better to get another kite than to have a child injured.
Reddy reminds parents that kite flying can still be loads of fun-just like in the old days-so help today's youngsters enjoy the sport safely.
KEEP KITES AWAY FROM ELECTRIC WIRES,
and T.V. Antennas
2
USE DRY COTTON STRING, not Metal
3
NEVER USE METAL ON KITES, or Kite Tails
4
NEVER CLIMB POLES, at any time
HOW LONG
SINCE
YOU FLEW A KITE?
How long has it been since you flew a kite? Chances are many things have changed since you enjoyed this popular sport.
Not so many years ago kite flying was a breeze. There were plenty of spots to fly a kite without worrying about cars, electric lines, TV antennas and the like.
And most youngsters back then took pride in making their own kites out of newspaper or wrapping paper, some sticks, flour paste, and a few bits of rags for the string tail. The bigger roll of cotton string, the better the kite flying.
But conditions have changed. Kite flying today can be dangerous.
Reddy Kilowatt, who works for your power company, asks parents to keep a close watch on the kite buying and kite flying. First, be sure the child is using a kite without any metal on it. Beware the cord with tinsel or with little strands of wire wrapped in it. If they come in contact with a power line, these metal cords can cause burns and shock.
Reddy advises youngsters to pick a level spot away from power lines, TV antennas, rocks and trees so they have plenty of room to run. Discourage children from using the streets or highways where there is real danger from cars.
Parents can help protect children even further, Reddy says, by telling the young kite flyers to leave the kite alone if it gets caught in a tree or on electric wires. Parents readily agree it's better to get another kite than to have a child injured.
Reddy reminds parents that kite flying can still be loads of fun-just like in the old days-so help today's youngsters enjoy the sport safely.
What sub-type of article is it?
Safety Advice
Public Service Announcement
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Kite Flying
Safety Tips
Electric Wires
Reddy Kilowatt
Child Supervision
Metal Hazards
What entities or persons were involved?
Reddy Kilowatt
Parents
Youngsters
Children
Story Details
Key Persons
Reddy Kilowatt
Parents
Youngsters
Children
Story Details
Reddy Kilowatt provides safety guidelines for kite flying to prevent accidents from electric wires and metal parts, advising parents to supervise children and choose safe locations, while noting changes from past simpler times.